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#6335 of 16726 Re: what we now face, like it or not [rexy44] by chikoo Dec 15, 2008 (11:49 am)
Replying to: rexy44 (Dec 13, 2008 8:43 pm) >As retired UAW worker I kinda doubt half you jerks know how long a grind it is for a blue collar in a factory hs to pick crap with the chickens before he/she gets to a UAW factory job that pays that "$23-28" an hr. And how many times they have had to stand the picket lines in blizzards/blistering heat to get a contract that will provide a good living for their families, pay taxs so less fortunate can have a roof and a jar pf peanut butter.   Hard work is always appreciated, but that does not translate to a "tenure" where everything is guaranteed.   For the education I have, I am sure you would also appreciate that it did not come free, in terms of dollars and sacrifice. In order to get my higher education, I studied nights and weekends, effectively making my kids prisoners in my own home, when I could have been taking them on vacations and theme parks all those time. Instead, they watched TV at home, while I studied in the library and/or bedroom. My first job in this country started in December in NJ. I had no car since I did not have money to get the lessons. I used to walk, along the highways, to work with a fat long jacket adorned, that I got at a Burlington coat factory on clearance.   Nobody has had it easy, except for very few kids of rich parents. If anybody is under that impression that they deserve it more than others, let him/her be enlightened.
#6336 of 16726 Re: the problem [dallasdude1] by chikoo Dec 15, 2008 (11:54 am)
Replying to: dallasdude1 (Dec 14, 2008 7:11 am) >The intelligent class of people create the business/work. The labor class only provides the means to get the work done. To even think that they deserve more than the people who are responsible for creating work for them is utterly delusional.    >Education is an asset and most certainly will get you more out of life. The great minds, those who can do the math and science, aren't just a matter of going to school.   Hello....I said Intelligent class of people. Education does not always translate to intelligence, but then there is no other standard for anybody to measure up somebody else. The best businessmen are not a result of a Harvard MBA. They can only be CEO, COO.....etc. Most great businesses are founded by intelligent people who would rather start working on their business than "waste" time getting a diploma or a degree.
#6337 of 16726 Re: the problem [dallasdude1] by chikoo Dec 15, 2008 (12:09 pm)
Replying to: dallasdude1 (Dec 14, 2008 7:11 am) >While most of the rank and file may make $100,000 (or close to) a year if they opt to work overtime. This is another misconception, its got to be from the mouth of a idiot. Please tell me where you heard that?   From here only. I do not know any UAW person on my own.   That said, I am not against the UAW guy making good money. One should get paid what the market can bear. To demand a pay that goes against market sense, is nonsensical.
#6338 of 16726 62vette by marsha7 Dec 15, 2008 (1:09 pm)
Hey, if you enjoy Detroit, I hope you stay there, enjoy it, and live to be 100...   You and rocky WILL be the only two people left, so why not cut the cost of your telephone and simply share a party line???... Replies to this message: cooterbfd (Dec 16, 2008 6:30 pm)
#6339 of 16726 Putting humor in the Bailout for the UAW by gagrice Dec 15, 2008 (1:20 pm)
A lot of Americans feel the same way about the greed of the UAW.       Replies to this message: chikoo (Dec 15, 2008 2:31 pm)
#6340 of 16726 Re: Putting humor in the Bailout for the UAW [gagrice] by chikoo Dec 15, 2008 (2:31 pm)
Replying to: gagrice (Dec 15, 2008 1:20 pm)   Is the artist saying that UAW is a Monkey brain ??? Ha ha
#6341 of 16726 Re: Those theaters [steve_] by lemko Dec 15, 2008 (3:32 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Dec 15, 2008 9:43 am) Isn't that a scene from "8-Mile" with Eminem? Replies to this message: steve_ (Dec 15, 2008 4:12 pm) gagrice (Dec 15, 2008 4:34 pm) explorerx4 (Dec 15, 2008 6:22 pm) imidazol97 (Dec 15, 2008 6:39 pm) and 1 more...
#6342 of 16726 Re: Those theaters [lemko] by steve_ HOST Dec 15, 2008 (4:12 pm)
Replying to: lemko (Dec 15, 2008 3:32 pm) Didn't see it so don't know. The pic is from a site called Downtown Ruins. Replies to this message: gagrice (Dec 15, 2008 4:34 pm) explorerx4 (Dec 15, 2008 6:22 pm) imidazol97 (Dec 15, 2008 6:39 pm) explorerx4 (Dec 15, 2008 6:45 pm)
#6343 of 16726 Re: Those theaters [steve_] by gagrice Dec 15, 2008 (4:34 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Dec 15, 2008 4:12 pm) I found all those pictures somewhat depressing. You would think the people of Detroit would have a bit more pride in their city. Allowing all those beautiful buildings to fall into disrepair is a real picture of the UAW and their deterioration over the last 40 years. A once proud work force now just a bunch of bums looking for a handout from the rest of the country.
#6344 of 16726 Re: [grbeck] by explorerx4 Dec 15, 2008 (6:07 pm)
Replying to: grbeck (Dec 15, 2008 7:50 am) that's what some of us are finding out about (again for some of us), those downs really hurt.

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